Pork and Rice

Name: Pork and Rice
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 medium green pepper, chopped; 1 small onion, chopped; 2 tablespoons butter; 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, drained; 1 cup chicken broth; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 1-3/4 cups cubed cooked pork; 1 cup uncooked instant rice; Optional: Lime wedges and minced cilantro

Total Time Prep: 20 min. Bake: 20 min.

Yield 4 servings

Test Kitchen Approved

This delightful, and delightfully simple, pork and rice dish consists of layers of onions, peppers, tomatoes, seasonings and smoky pieces of meat, baked together to create fluffy and caramelized bites.

Ingredients

1 medium green pepper, chopped
1 small onion, chopped
2 tablespoons butter
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, drained
1 cup chicken broth
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1-3/4 cups cubed cooked pork
1 cup uncooked instant rice
Optional: Lime wedges and minced cilantro

Directions

In a large skillet, saute green pepper and onion in butter until tender. Stir in tomatoes, broth, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil; stir in pork and rice.
Transfer to a greased 2-qt. baking dish. Cover and bake at 350° until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed, 20-25 minutes. Stir before serving. If desired, serve with lime wedges and top with minced cilantro.

Nutrition Facts

1 cup: 304 calories, 12g fat (6g saturated fat), 71mg cholesterol, 756mg sodium, 29g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 3g fiber), 21g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 2 starch, 1-1/2 fat.

My family wasn't fond of pork roast until I used it in this yummy casserole. —Betty Unrau, MacGregor, Manitoba

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